Organisation: Socialist group

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news

Irish belief in democracy plunges in recession

One in five Irish citizens no longer believe in democracy — one of the lowest percentages in the EU — according to a detailed survey on the health of national governments.

business

Deal to give EU powers over budgets

world

MEPs back 6.8% spending rise

world

EU holds emergency talks on Israeli action

European Parliament: how the system really works

MEPs launch campaign to reduce VAT on condoms in bid to fight Aids

Barroso gives veiled welcome to Polish election result

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso this afternoon predicted "fruitful cooperation" with the new Polish Government - a dig at the difficulties Brussels has endured under Jaroslaw Kaczynski's Law and Justice Party which was heavily in the election.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2007

EU call to review flight liquids ban branded 'dangerous'

European Parliament moves to abolish anti-terrorist limits on the liquids passengers can carry on aircraft were condemned as “premature and dangerous” this afternoon.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Blacklisted Mugabe invited to Euro summit

Zimbabwe’s blacklisted President Robert Mugabe is to be invited to a summit on European soil later this year – in the hope and expectation that he will refuse to turn up.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2007

Call to stamp down on World Cup prostitution gangs

A Europe-wide crackdown was urged today on gangs planning to smuggle thousands of women into Germany to work as prostitutes during this summer’s World Cup.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Campaign launched to stop forced prostitution at World Cup

A RED CARD campaign will be launched today to stop forced prostitution at this summer’s World Cup in Germany.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Apology demanded from target of 'Nazi' slur

The leader of Europe’s centre-right MEPs demanded an apology today over a “Nazi” jibe – not from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, but from the target of his outburst.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2003